In Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, you'll play as a legendary vampire known as the Nomad, but due to a series of unfortunate events, you'll find yourself drained of most of your power. Like all the bloodsuckers in this wonderfully dark world, you'll get to pick which vampire clan your Nomad belongs to.
Every vampire clan in Bloodlines 2 comes with their own style and theme, from blood mages to shadow dwellers and the typical Bram Stoker-style vampire that people may already be familiar with. Your experience with the game will differ based on what Bloodlines 2 clan you choose to start with, and if you're not sure which one to pick, here's a guide to help you out.
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Best Clan in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
- Tremere
- Brujah
- Toreador
- Ventrue
- Banu Haqim
- Lasombra
Truth be told, your choice of vampire clan in Bloodlines 2 all boils down to personal preference. Players can get all the skills related to each clan through gameplay, which means you aren't necessarily locked or restricted to playing as only one type of vampire, and your initial choice won't have a significant effect on the overarching story of Bloodlines 2.
We based the ranked list above based on how easy it is to use the respective clan's fighting style. Tremere is our top pick because of its focus on ranged attacks and blood magic, which makes combat a lot easier in the vast majority of situations. Brujah is a very close second for the same reason, though this clan focuses more on pure strength than ranged attacks.
Tremere
The Broken Clan
Tremere vampires are mainly blood magicians who use the blood of their enemies and their own as weapons. They can turn blood into blades and enemies into living bombs, making quick work of problems that try to get up into their faces. The Tremere clan in Bloodlines 2 have fewer powers for mobility and crowd control, but if you want to turn someone into a fine, red mist, then they have the best tools for the job.
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All Tremere Skills in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 |
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Skill |
Description |
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Corrosive Touch (Clan Passive) |
Bodies will disappear shortly after feeding on them. |
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Cauldron of Blood |
Boil your target's blood, causing them to scream loudly. Enemies and civilians will be drawn to the target as they are screaming. |
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Recall |
Mark your current location. Activate the ability again to teleport back to the marked location. Any enemy standing on the mark is obliterated upon your return. |
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Blood Curse |
Curse a victim, making them explode the next time they take damage. |
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Blood Salvo |
Conjure blood blades that can be thrown at enemies with telekinesis. |
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Blood of Potency (Clan Perk) |
When you feed, there's a chance to regain double the amount of blood. |
Brujah
The Learned Clan
Brujah is known for being a clan full of hot-tempered radicals and outcasts. Unlike the Tremere, they prefer to solve problems with their fists, violently clobbering anyone who stands in their way with superior strength and speed. In Bloodlines 2, Brujah is the perfect choice for players who love a good brawl, and if you want to unlock off-clan skills for your character, Brujah brawling techniques are great options.
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All Brujah Skills in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 |
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Skill |
Description |
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Brutality (Clan Passive) |
After feeding, deal increased melee attack damage. |
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Taunt |
Taunt your enemy, enraging them and causing them to focus on you. Enraged enemies take more damage. |
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Lightning Strike |
Pummel your target with a barrage of lightning-fast punches. The final strike deals more damage. |
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Charge |
Charge forward. You will grab the first enemy you hit and use them as a battering ram. |
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Earthshock |
Slam the ground with extreme force, flinging all nearby enemies into the air. |
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Spark of Rage (Clan Perk) |
Kill Finishers on an enemy trigger your Clan Passive. |
Toreador
The Clan of Divas
Graceful and seductive are the best words to describe the Toreador clan. They use their charming nature to enthrall mortals, turning them into temporary allies in a fight, or easy prey when stalking the streets. While they aren't as powerful in combat as the Tremere and Brujah, Toreador vampires can easily control the flow of battle by bending the wills of their enemies, all while looking as stylish as possible.
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All Toreador Skills in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 |
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Skill |
Description |
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Cat's Grace (Clan Passive) |
Move faster for a short duration after feeding. |
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Entrancing Kiss |
Pull your target in for a kiss, turning them into an ally if their mortal, or making them momentarily harmless if they're a vampire. |
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Beckon |
Put your target in a trance, making them harmlessly walk toward you or your last known location for a short duration. |
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Blink |
Teleport toward a target location. |
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Blurred Momentum |
Automatically evade all incoming damage for a duration. |
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Fleetness |
Relocate abilities recharge over time. |
Ventrue
Clan of Kings
The Ventrue are a clan of leaders. They're bred from the rich and powerful, and as such, they have the best crowd control abilities in the game. While they can fight just as well as most vampires, members of the Ventrue clan prefer to let their problems take care of themselves, either by making them fight each other or petryfing them with their commanding presence.
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All Ventrue Skills in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 |
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Skill |
Description |
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Flesh of Marble (Clan Passive) |
Feeding on an enemy grants you a period of increased damage resistance. |
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Cloud Memory |
Your target forgets about you, putting them in a relaxed state. |
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Possession |
Possess an enemy. While possessed, they can be ordered to attack other enemies. |
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Terminal Decree |
Order an enemy to kill themselves. |
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Mass Manipulation |
All nearby enemies are subdued, preventing them from attacking. Dominate abilities affect subdued enemies while Mass Manipulation is active. |
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Resilience (Clan Perk) |
You gain more health from feeding. |
Banu Haqim
The Clan of the Hunt
Members of clan Banu Haqim are natural predators with a particular taste for vampire blood. They stalk their prey from the shadows and dispatch them with one strike. Vampires from this clan are extremely quick, so much so that time seems to bend around them, and they have the ability to become completely invisible. In-game, they cater to players who prefer stealthy playstyles.
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All Banu Haqim Skills in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 |
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Skill |
Description |
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Silence of Death (Clan Passive) |
Feeding on a target causes all of your actions to become silent for a short while. |
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Bladed Hand |
Slash in front of you, instantly beheading mortals. |
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Split Second |
Slow down time for a duration. |
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Mute |
Silence your target, making any sound they make (including gunshots) completely undetectable. |
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Unseen Aura |
Become temporarily invisible. You can still be heard unless under the effects of Silence of Death. |
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Unseen Passage (Clan Perk) |
You can sprint while crouching. |
Lasombra
The Night Clan
Much like Banu Haqim, Lasombra are stalkers that specialize in literally striking from the shadows. They can manipulate the darkness to trap, isolate, and terrify their targets. The lack of damaging tools in the Lasombra clan's arsenal makes them less lethal, but they are masters when it comes picking enemies off one by one.
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All Lasombra Skills in Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 |
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Skill |
Description |
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Shadow Cloak (Clan Passive) |
Feeding on a target makes you harder to see for a while. |
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Arms of Ahriman |
Bind a target in place with shadows until they are damaged. |
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Shadow Step |
Step inside your shadow and emerge from someone else's. |
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Glimpse of Oblivion |
Terrify your target, causing them to leave their post and run away from allies. |
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Enter Oblivion |
Cast a broad shadow ahead of you and enter a shadow dimension. You can only interact with targets who have been touched by shadows. |
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
- Released
- October 21, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Nudity, Drug Reference, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- The Chinese Room
- Publisher(s)
- Paradox Interactive
- Prequel(s)
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
- Franchise
- Vampire the Masquerade
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- October 21, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- October 21, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- October 21, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
